Chapter 57

"Thank you, Mr. Garcia. I've already had something to eat, so I'll skip the festivities."

She hadn't told McNeil when she moved out of his house, but she doubted he

cared.

After all, she'd come to Curtis's company without McNeil knowing a thing.

His childhood crush-his little darling—was here, and if she showed up, it would probably just ruin his mood.

They were already on the verge of divorce. There was no point in making things more difficult for each other. Better to part ways with some dignity.

"Alright, then."

Curtis sounded a little disappointed. He'd hoped to introduce Victoria to Violet as well.

Both women were financial prodigies-he thought they could really learn from each other.

Violet glanced at Curtis. She'd just overheard him making a call to "Victoria." So Curtis was clearly on Victoria's side, which left Violet feeling a little sour. With McNeil here, Victoria's presence would only spoil the atmosphere.

"Do you need something else?"

McNeil

smile. "I was hoping to introduce someone to you today. She's a rare talent-I haven't

guessed he was talking about Victoria and shot a quick glance at McNeil- but he showed

struck her as odd. If McNeil had recommended Victoria for the

said he couldn't

mean your new assistant?" Violet

incredibly sharp. She's my new assistant- actually started two days before you. She's a Northriver University grad,

coolly. "So you've been

curious glance, then

that's how

landed the job at Quantum Core Technologies all on her own-

certainly wouldn't be joking about her with his

on

even if she and McNeil were childhood friends, Victoria was still his wife paper. No matter how indifferent McNeil was, he'd

hide a thing. "I'm interested, sure. But

so maybe I'll

smile, unable to hide her

Now this was juicy.

was working at his company, and

his best friend behind

certain that McNeil had no clue, but she

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